mall tour

Do you like Pokemon? Do you like new games? Well, if you’re a fan of both, head down to the Westfield Oakridge Mall in San Jose on Feb. 12 and Feb. 13. Nintendo will be showing off the latest version of its flagship Nintendo DS title. Fans will get an early look and some hands-on time with Pokemon Black Version and Pokemon White Version.

The new games are the biggest departure for the series, featuring a revamped graphics engine along with a new region, Unova, to explore. I’ve been slowly getting ready for the game by working on my Pokemon from SoulSilver. You can transfer the creatures from one version to another.

The mall tour has been going on for the past week, and it’s had a pretty good reception as shown in the photo above from Seattle. In addition to the new games, Nintendo will also be screening the Pokémon—Zoroark: Master of Illusion at the Century 20 Theater. According to the company, there’s “a mall-wide scavenger hunt; plus contests, prizes, and much more! A Pokémon Center store offering merchandise will also be on-site.”